Trump Called for Paid Family Leave. Here’s Why Few Democrats Clapped.
Claire Cain Miller /
The New York Times
The bill he supported is limited; it works by allowing people to borrow from their future selves. It covers only leaves for babies or newly adopted children under 6; it does not cover care for sick family members or to take care of personal medical problems. And it does not guarantee that a person’s job is protected when taking the leave. The bill he supported is limited; it works by allowing people to borrow from their future selves.